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Many of the tasks shown can be done in just about any Open or Save As dialog box. It's much quicker than opening a My Computer window and navigating to the folder first.
This is a really great tip. It is also recommended that when opening files, you go through File - Open anyway. If there are any add-ins with your MS Word, they may not work properly if this step isn't followed when opening documents.
For dummies, this functionality exists since many years
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I have worked in IT (formerly called IS, MIS, MSI and things I don't remember any more) fo over 30 yrs. I was there basically before PCs even existed. I have learned at least one important thing, "no one is a dummy" when it (no pun) comes to using a computer or applications, due to the vastness of use info. I would think as a IT PROFESSIONAL you would have understood that by now! Maybe you should apply for GOD's job...
BTY, I haven't used this tip in awhile, good reminder.......
I have worked in IT (formerly called IS, MIS, MSI and things I don't remember any more) fo over 30 yrs. I was there basically before PCs even existed. I have learned at least one important thing, "no one is a dummy" when it (no pun) comes to using a computer or applications, due to the vastness of use info. I would think as a IT PROFESSIONAL you would have understood that by now! Maybe you should apply for GOD's job...
BTY, I haven't used this tip in awhile, good reminder.......
Interesting that you should mention that. I have been using that functionality for ages! still, I think its a worthy mention.
This is a good tip for intermediate or advanced users. The feature has been available for Corel and Lotus as well as Microsoft.
On our network the "Open With" feature on the shortcut menu is limited to Windows Explorer and not available in the Office products. We are using Office XP(2002) products.
The feature however generates calls (job security?) when employees try to open Excel spreadsheets, Outlook personal pst files and Adobe pdf files. The user assures me that they have opened these files in Word before and something on the network must have changed.
I have tried to show our users how you can open Windows Explorer from the Other Shortcut button on the Outlook bar.
Is that feature available in Word, Excel or other Office products?
On our network the "Open With" feature on the shortcut menu is limited to Windows Explorer and not available in the Office products. We are using Office XP(2002) products.
The feature however generates calls (job security?) when employees try to open Excel spreadsheets, Outlook personal pst files and Adobe pdf files. The user assures me that they have opened these files in Word before and something on the network must have changed.
I have tried to show our users how you can open Windows Explorer from the Other Shortcut button on the Outlook bar.
Is that feature available in Word, Excel or other Office products?
It works fine with Word 2007. By default, Word only shows the "My Documents" files with the extension it can open, (doc, docx,htm, etc). However, by selecting "All Files" in the "File of type" field, all the files will show. If you then select, for example, any Excel file and double click on it, it will open that file in the EXCEL progrram.
In EXCEL, you can not double click on a Word document, as it will give you an error. However, you can Right-click then select "Open with > MS Word".
In EXCEL, you can not double click on a Word document, as it will give you an error. However, you can Right-click then select "Open with > MS Word".
That is neat that Word will let you do that, but isn't it just easier to F12 'Save As' ?? It's only one keystroke as opposed to 3 clicks. Even just clicking Save As while in Word is more efficient, I think.
Or am I missing something?
Or am I missing something?
Nice. I love sharing these sort of tips with my staff. It's the sort of thing that everyone 'knows' but no-one ever quite remembers. Cheers.
Good tips, just isnt that real ? after opening excel you still not leaving Word ? mean no offence just try to point out the idea.
No wonder I've users who say things like 'I saved it in Word' when I ask them where they saved that errant file!
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